National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
Established1920
LocationH. Z. Taghiyev Street 4, Baku,  Azerbaijan
TypeNational Museum of History of Azerbaijan
DirectorNaila Valikhanli
Public transit accessM 1 Sahil metro station
Websitewww.azhistorymuseum.gov.az

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Milli Azərbaycan Tarixi Muzeyi) is the largest museum in Azerbaijan. It is located in Baku, in the former residential house of Azerbaijani oil magnate and philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. The museum was founded in 1920, following the Russian takeover of Baku, and opened to visitors in 1921.

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